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31 Aug

Lt. Gov. Delgado announces $600K in state grants for Mohawk River projects

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COLONIE — Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined state and local officials on Thursday in Colonie to announce $600,000 in state grants to preserve and restore the Mohawk River and its watershed. Speaking at the Colonie Mohawk River Park, Delgado said he was watching some kids and their mother play by the river before the press conference started. “It got me thinking about the environment and just the beauty of the natural advantages that we have right here in our backyard,” the Democrat said. “We should never, ever, ever take these for granted. We have to understand that it’s priceless. This…

27 Jun

Dygert Farms Creamery in Palatine Bridge among finalists for state conservation award

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PALATINE BRIDGE — Dygert Farms Creamery has been recognized for its dedication to protecting the environment as one of three finalists for New York’s Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM)-Leopold Conservation Award. “The three finalists in contention for the 2023 AEM-Leopold Conservation Award have long been dedicated to best practices that protect our natural resources and conserve our environment, both on their farms and in their communities,” said state Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball in a prepared statement. The $10,000 award through the partnership of the Sand County Foundation and state Department of Agriculture and Markets honors a farm and its nominating soil…